2002 Lesser Known Tales From The Mahabharata: Volume 1
by Sharath Komarraju
An ocean of stories. Now at your fingertips.
The Mahabharata is the world's longest epic. It contains within it numerous fables, anecdotes and pieces of practical wisdom that make up what we today call Indian culture.
Two thousand tales from this ocean of Vedic literature are now being retold for your reading pleasure. Crisp, comprehensive, contextual.
In this volume you will find stories such as:
- The three disciples of Dhaumya the sage
- The strange adventures of Uttanka
- The tortoise that fought with an elephant over years by a lake
- How Sesha came to become the supporter of Mother Earth
- Who the second Indra was and how he was 'defeated'
And many more. Whether you're a casual reader of mythology or a die-hard fanatic, this is a must-read.
The Mahabharata is the world's longest epic. It contains within it numerous fables, anecdotes and pieces of practical wisdom that make up what we today call Indian culture.
Two thousand tales from this ocean of Vedic literature are now being retold for your reading pleasure. Crisp, comprehensive, contextual.
In this volume you will find stories such as:
- The three disciples of Dhaumya the sage
- The strange adventures of Uttanka
- The tortoise that fought with an elephant over years by a lake
- How Sesha came to become the supporter of Mother Earth
- Who the second Indra was and how he was 'defeated'
And many more. Whether you're a casual reader of mythology or a die-hard fanatic, this is a must-read.
